4,365 tutors · 12 platforms
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,365 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
599 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Japanese for Beginners | Build a Strong Foundation & Confidence
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
私のレッスンでは、基本的に教科書は使いません。 私の作成した動画を元に、レッスンを行なっていきます。 そして、あなたの日本語を伸ばすのは【好奇心】です！ あなたの興味が赴くままに、日本語を楽しんでい
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Experienced Teacher💪English OK!Never Get Bored😎🔥Beginners are welcome🌸
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
オタクと日本語でおしゃべりしましょう！Let’s talk with Otaku in Japanese!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Friendly Japanese Conversation for Beginners & Travelers
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–A2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Real Japanese from a Japanese Language School Teacher!
Teaches A1 –C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Teacher 🎓 Friendly Practice! Talk about travel & hiking! ✈️🏔️ (Beginners Welcome 😊)
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
日本語の時間😊🎌🌸한국어OK! ／ Bahasa Indonesia OK!
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
小学校・幼稚園教員免許保有｜敬語、就職面接｜27年の社会経験｜17年のITエンジニア｜帰化試験｜法学検定2級｜公務員合格
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
学んで終わり…じゃない！あなたのペースで、 楽しみながら日本語が「わかる」「話せる」経験をたくさん重ねましょう✨
Teaches A2–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's learn a relaxed and enjoyable way, Studied linguistics in the UK and Slovenia
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
【🌸Beginners Welcome🌸】Dairy Conversation | Grammar | 👍 Support Available in English and Italian🌏
Teaches A1–C2
italki · United States
Nintendo Translator Helping You Master Japanese 🎮❤️
Teaches A1–C1
Nativeitalki · Japan
40+ Online Lessons | Conversation Focus
Teaches A1–C2
italki · South Korea
let's learn Japanese in a fun way!
Teaches A1–B1
Nativeitalki · Japan
UK-based experienced teacher — personalised English-medium lessons, clear grammar, real confidence.
Teaches A1–B2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Let's practice speaking Japanese fluently!!
Teaches A1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
Speak Natural Japanese Beyond Textbooks | Conversation, Nuance & Real-Life Japanese
Teaches B1–C2
Nativeitalki · Japan
わたしの名前は「ここ」です！
Teaches A1–C2
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 599 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 31 | $34 | $28–$47 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan2,536 / 4,365South Korea43 / 4,365
China37 / 4,365
Taiwan35 / 4,365United States22 / 4,365
Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,365
Spain12 / 4,365
Italy12 / 4,365SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 28, 2026
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